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competencies for Senior Epidemiologist, Senior Scientist/Subject Area Expert
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Epidemiology Competency Assessment Form — Tier 3b Epidemiologist
Individuals — Use this form to evaluate your level of understanding and ability to perform each of the following competencies. Organizations — Use this form to evaluate epidemiologic competence of current staff members.
Training and Competency: 1 = Awareness: You have no training or experience. 2 = Basic: You have received basic training. 3 = Intermediate: You have repeated successful experiences. 4 = Advanced: You can perform the actions associated with this skill without assistance. 5 = Expert: You are known inside or outside the organization as an expert.
Importance: 1 = An important competency for my position 2 = Neutral 3 = Not an important competency for my position
Frequency: D = Daily W = Weekly M = Monthly R = Rarely A = As needed
Skill Domain
Epidemiology Competency: The competency statements below are abbreviated from the comprehensive competency statements in the AEC document
No Training Competent/Expert Importance Frequency
1 2 3 4 5 1, A Validate identification of public health problems pertinent to the popula-
tion 1, B Organize surveillance
1, C Design investigation of acute and chronic conditions or other adverse
outcomes in the population 1, D Synthesize principles of good ethical/legal practice for application to
study design and data collection, dissemination, and use 1, E Manage data from surveillance, investigations, or other sources 1, F Evaluate data from an epidemiologic investigation or study 1, G Evaluate results of data analysis and interpret conclusions 1, H Formulate new interventions on the basis of evidence, when available,
and control measures in response to epidemiologic findings 1, I Evaluate programs 2 Use basic public health sciences in epidemiologic practice 2, A-2 Ensure application of understanding of human and environmental
biology and behavioral sciences and principles to determine biological mechanisms of disease
2, B Develop processes for using laboratory resources to support epidemi-ologic activities
2, C Apply principles of informatics, including data collection, processing, and analysis, in support of epidmiologic practice
3, A Organize preparation of written and oral presentations that communicate necessary information to professional audiences, policymakers, and the general public
3, C Model interpersonal skills in communications with agency personnel, colleagues, and the public
3, D-2 Develop as-needed policies that address security, privacy, and legal considerations when communicating epidemiologic information
4 Lead community public health planning processes 5 Practice culturally sensitive epidemiologic activities
Epidemiology Competency Assessment Form — Tier 3b Epidemiologist (Page 2)
Individuals — Use this form to evaluate your level of understanding and ability to perform each of the following competencies. Organizations — Use this form to evaluate epidemiologic competence of current staff members.
Training and Competency: 1 = Awareness: You have no training or experience. 2 = Basic: You have received basic training. 3 = Intermediate: You have repeated successful experiences. 4 = Advanced: You can perform the actions associated with this skill without assistance. 5 = Expert: You are known inside or outside the organization as an expert.
Importance: 1 = An important competency for my position 2 = Neutral 3 = Not an important competency for my position
Frequency: D = Daily W = Weekly M = Monthly R = Rarely A = As needed
Skill Domain
Epidemiology Competency: The competency statements below are abbreviated from the comprehensive competency statements in the
No Training Competent/Expert Importance Frequency
1 2 3 4 5 6, A Conduct epidemiologic activities within the financial and operational plan
of the agency 6, B Describe financial and budgetary processes of the agency 6, C Implement operational and financial plans for assigned projects 6, D Prepare proposals for extramural funding for review and input from man-
agers 6, F Use skills that foster collaborations, strong partnerships, and team-
building to accomplish epidemiology program objectives 7, A Promote the epidemiologic perspective in the agency strategic planning
process 7, B Promote the organization’s vision in all epidemiologic program activities 7, C Use performance measures to evaluate and improve program effective-
ness 7, D Promote ethical conduct in the epidemiology practice 7, E Promote epidemiology workforce development 7, F Prepare for emergency response 8, A Bring epidemiologic perspective in the development and analysis of
public health policies
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